Understanding the nuances of legal privilege in criminal cases is crucial for safeguarding client communications. This topic delves into the protection mechanisms, exceptions, and strategic considerations necessary for corporate crime practitioners to maintain confidentiality and effectively navigate the complexities of privileged information. Stay ahead with current legal standards and practical approaches to ensure compliance and robust defence strategies.
The Insolvency Service has updated its enforcement outcomes management information for August 2026. The data shows that there were 69 director...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it is investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES). The FCA says...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a speech by its executive director of enforcement and market oversight, Steve Smart, in which he...
This week's edition of Corporate Crime weekly highlights includes analysis of a judgment confirming the scope and limits of the Environment Agency’s...
Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
AffrayAffray is an offence created by the Public Order Act 1986 (POA 1986). It can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. The...
Self defenceSelf defenceSelf defence is an absolute defence based on the evidence which can apply in crimes committed by force. Section 76 of the...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
Privilege against self-incriminationBackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct protection, actually arises from a number of different protections for defendants and witnesses at common law which are 'concerned with the protection of
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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